This Banana Cream Pie Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, sweet and packed with delicious banana flavor! Fresh bananas, caramelized in a delicious honey butter sauce and coated in silky chia seeds make for a sweet treat any time of the day.
Delicious banana chia pudding
We LOVE chia pudding recipes here at Fit Foodie Finds, and this time we’ve really outdone ourselves with this Banana Chia Seed Pudding.
First of all, the honey butter caramelized bananas taste SIMPLY like a banana cream cake. Second, it’s topped with graham cracker crumbs for the ULTIMATE crunchy, creamy, and flavorful combination. And last but not least… it tastes so good; You wouldn’t believe it’s healthy. We have a winner!
Chia seed pudding is a dish where you essentially soak chia seeds in liquid, where they expand into a gelatinous substance. Combined with banana, honey butter and oat milk, it tastes just like banana cream cake!
Why you will love it!
Ensures effortless meal preparation.
It’s one of the healthiest ways to satisfy your sweet tooth.
child friendly
Delicious AND nutritious!
The perfect healthy breakfast or snack
I have been cooking, eating and baking with chia seeds for as long as I can remember. They truly are a superfood for so many reasons.
Here are some fun facts about chia seeds
- Packed with omega-3 fatty acids
- Rich in protein and fiber
- Great source of calcium
- Helps poop!
- Rich in antioxidants
Chia seeds are gluten free, vegan, paleo and dairy free. Plus, their nutritional profile is pretty stellar too! Listen:
nutrition of chia seeds
Per 2 tablespoons:
- 139 calories
- 4g protein
- 9g total fat
- 12 grams of carbohydrates
- 11 grams of dietary fiber
Banana Cream Pie Chia Pudding Ingredients
- Chia seeds: Any type of chia seed will work. The most common chia seeds you can find are black and white chia seeds. We used both! Our #1 tip is to make sure your chia seeds are as fresh as possible and not expired or they won’t expand.
- oat milk: We prefer unsweetened oat milk for this delicious recipe, but you can use any type of milk or liquid you like. Coconut milk, almond milk, cow’s milk, etc. work just as well!
- vanilla extract: Vanilla adds extra flavor while enhancing the other wonderful flavors of banana, graham cracker and honey.
- Treasure: used to make delicious honey butter in which to cook the bananas. It also acts as a healthy, natural sweetener.
- Salt: A pinch of salt makes all the sweet ingredients in this chia pudding even sweeter!
- Butter: Combined with honey, butter creates a creamy texture for the classic banana cream pie flavor.
- Bananas: You can’t have banana cream chia pudding without bananas!
- Graham Crackers: ensures the perfect, crispy and tasty topping!
#1 chia seed pudding tip
Our #1 tip is to make sure your chia seeds are as fresh as possible and are NOT expired. If you use old/expired chia seeds, they won’t expand properly. Speaking from experience here!
How to make Banana Cream Pie with Chia Seed Pudding
STEP 1: PREPARE + SET
mix together Chia seeds, oat milk, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of honey mix well in a medium bowl. Make sure the honey is completely dissolved and isn’t sticking to the bottom of the bowl.
Then add a pinch of salt to the bowl and stir again. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
*Pro tip: If the pudding gets too thick, add a few more tablespoons of oat milk to cream the pudding.
STEP 2: CARAMELIZE BANANAS
Once the pudding has thickened, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Let the bananas cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the bananas start to caramelize. Then take them out of the pan.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE + EAT!
Take a jar or jar and add about 2 tablespoons of chia seed pudding to the bottom. Next add a layer of caramelized banana (3-4 slices) and sprinkle with another 2 tablespoons of custard.
Add another layer of bananas, then top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs. Repeat this process until you have 4 small cups of Banana Cream Pie with Chia Seed Pudding. Serve and enjoy!
frequently asked Questions
Chia seed pudding is creamy and has a slightly greasy, gelatinous texture. Hence, it is the perfect neutral base for adding various sweet flavors. In other words, the flavor of your pudding ultimately depends on what ingredients you add to it.
Because dried chia seeds absorb about 10 to 12 times their weight in liquid, eating them can lead to an increased risk of choking. While rare, it’s still important to keep in mind when consuming these tiny seeds.
Chia pudding that doesn’t thicken is either due to stale chia seeds or poor mixing. The next time you make chia seed pudding, check the date on your chia seeds and mix your ingredients together thoroughly.
storage
Store chia seed pudding in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Chia seed pudding makes a great dessert or snack to double or triple because it lasts so long in the fridge!
